Chance to have say on Sutherland Space Hub
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A series of public events is being held in advance of planning consent being sought for a space hub in north Sutherland.
A site at the Mhoine, near Melness, has been earmarked for the development.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is organising the open meetings which will take place in communities across Sutherland with one in Caithness.
The first is due to take place next Wednesday, October 2, at Melness Community Centre.
An HIE spokesman said: “Our plans to launch small satellites into orbit from Sutherland are reaching an exciting phase.
“HIE is getting ready to put a planning application to Highland Council at the end of this year.”
Anyone interested in the development is invited to attend any or all of the sessions and to share their views.
The spokesman said it was an opportunity for local people to meet the team behind the project, ask questions and give feedback.
Draft plans will also be available for perusal.
The full project team will be represented at Melness next Wednesday and also on Monday, November 25.
Members of the local project team will be at the Boys’ Brigade Hall, Thurso, on Monday, November 4; Skerray Village Hall on Tuesday, November 5; the Kyle Centre, Tongue, on Wednesday, November 6, and Durness Village Hall on Thursday, November 7.
All meetings will run from 3.30pm to 8pm. there is no need to book.
